Megan Rapinoe’s previously “golden reputation” has taken a plunge as rising swimming star Riley Gaines won the coveted title of “Woman of the Year,” in an ironic turn of events that has caused the sports and celebrity gossip worlds to buzz.
Fans and skeptics alike are questioning if Rapinoe’s famous reputation was only gilded fool’s gold in light of the unexpected turn of events.
The purple-haired soccer star Megan Rapinoe has long been praised as a pioneer for her passionate advocacy off the field and her amazing on-field abilities.
She seemed to be the living embodiment of a golden reputation, from her incredible penalty kicks to her unreserved support of social justice issues.
Until the recent turn of events, when Riley Gaines swept past her to win the coveted “Woman of the Year” title.
In a pivotal soccer match against Sweden, where Rapinoe’s missed penalty shot resulted in a devastating defeat, the narrative opens on the pitch. Her team’s prospects of winning were as slim as the ball.